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Tapas & canapé catering in Upper Beeding, West Sussex
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Upper Beeding and West Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Tapas before paella
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering near Upper Beeding
Tapas catering in Upper Beeding, made fresh on the day
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. Popular choices include padrón peppers, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo, and we’re frequently booked for welcome-drink canapés and cocktail parties.
In a rural spot like Upper Beeding, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Upper Beeding (BN44)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Upper Beeding
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Upper Beeding book us for occasions like:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement parties
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
For guests coming by train, Shoreham-By-Sea station is about 3.6 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- Space, access and power needs
- How long the team stays
- The wet-weather plan
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Other catering in Upper Beeding
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Space for a serving table or station
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Access to unload near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
Upper Beeding: venues and local tips
Upper Beeding is about 3 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. For tapas catering in Upper Beeding, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Upper Beeding is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Upper Beeding to Brighton (8 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic houses near Upper Beeding include Portslade Manor (4.6 miles south-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The coast is within about 4 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Anywhere in BN44, we can bring tapas catering to you. Whether your event is on High Street, Monks Walk and Hyde Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bramber (1 mile west), Botolphs (1 mile south-west), Steyning (1 mile west), Sompting (4 miles south-west) and Lancing (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Horsham (13 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (12 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles south-east).
A little further out are Southlands Hospital (3.5 miles south-east) and Steyning Museum (1.2 miles west). The countryside around Upper Beeding includes Truleigh Hill and Mill Hill.
- Schools near Upper Beeding include Steyning Grammar School (1.4 miles north-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Live paella or other catering?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Upper Beeding and the whole of West Sussex
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, it is light in Upper Beeding until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Common questions in Upper Beeding
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Could we have live paella in Hillside Park (parke sa Hiniusang Gingharian)?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff